Loading…
Loading…
Planning calendar
When permits and hut beds open for 2027 treks — Alps rifugios, FI Laugavegur, SANParks and Inca Trail. Act before the Oct–Nov planning rush.
Last verified 2026-08-27. Confirmed dates link to primary sources; pattern and watch items need a recheck before you pay.
| Opens | What | Book for | Status | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online 2 Sept 2026 · Phone 1 Sept 2026 | SANParks online — September 2026 release Opens bookings through 31 Aug 2027 — covers early 2027 Otter and Garden Route shoulder dates. Online opens 02:00 SAST. Otter Trail slots are extremely competitive — have dates, SANParks login and payment ready. | Stays up to 31 Aug 2027through 31 Aug 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
| Online 14 Oct 2026 · Phone 13 Oct 2026 | SANParks online — October 2026 release Opens bookings through 31 Oct 2027 — key window for spring 2027 Otter and Easter demand. This is the main pre–peak-season window hikers watch before Oct–Nov planning rush. Book Otter the moment online opens. | Stays up to 31 Oct 2027through 31 Oct 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
| Online 2 Dec 2026 · Phone 1 Dec 2026 | SANParks online — December 2026 release Final 2026 calendar release — covers stays through 30 Nov 2027. | Stays up to 30 Nov 2027through 30 Nov 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
| Opens | What | Book for | Status | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online 22 Apr 2026 · Phone 21 Apr 2026 | SANParks online — April 2026 release Opened bookings through 30 Apr 2027. | Stays up to 30 Apr 2027through 30 Apr 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
| Online 3 Jun 2026 · Phone 2 Jun 2026 | SANParks online — June 2026 release Opened bookings through 31 May 2027. | Stays up to 31 May 2027through 31 May 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
| Online 24 Jul 2026 · Phone 23 Jul 2026 | SANParks online — July 2026 release Opened bookings through 31 Jul 2027. | Stays up to 31 Jul 2027through 31 Jul 2027 | Confirmed | SANParks booking periods |
This calendar tracks when to book, not live availability. Hut menus, park fees and permit rules change faster than blog posts — always confirm on the official link before non-refundable payments.
Related: Otter planning · Laugavegur huts · AV1 rifugios · Inca Trail guide